GS Microelectronics U.S., Inc. (GSME) and Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ: TER) announced a multi-year strategic partnership to establish a semiconductor test and evaluation center at GSME's 42,000 square-foot Silicon Valley headquarters in San Jose, California.

Under the agreement, GSME will operate a dedicated test floor equipped with Teradyne's test systems to support device evaluations, engineering development, pilot production, and technical training. The center is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2026.

The partnership will cover semiconductor applications including AI, silicon photonics, automotive, power management, and RF technologies. GSME will also expand its engineering team across the United States, Taiwan, Europe, and the Gulf Cooperation Council region to support test program development and customer engagements.

The two companies plan to collaborate through joint sales engagements, technical workshops, and customer briefings.

"This partnership marks a significant milestone for GSME and further strengthens our relationship with Teradyne," said Farhat Jahangir, President and CEO of GSME. "Standardizing on Teradyne's flagship test platforms enhances our custom silicon and manufacturing enablement services while giving customers a seamless pathway from device evaluation and test development to production readiness."

Shannon Poulin, President of the Semiconductor Test Group at Teradyne, said: "This partnership combines Teradyne's leading test platforms with GSME's deep engineering expertise to help customers move efficiently from development into volume production."

GSME is headquartered in San Jose, California, with operations in Taiwan, Vietnam, and Oman. Teradyne designs and manufactures automated test equipment and robotics systems.